Mon Mar 03 05:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Luka Dončić Leads Lakers to Victory on Birthday, Sets NBA Record
**Los Angeles, CA** – Luka Dončić celebrated his 26th birthday in style Friday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-102 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. The win follows a 111-102 triumph over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, extending the Lakers’ impressive record to 9-2 since acquiring Dončić. The team boasts a 5-2 record when Dončić starts.
Dončić, who was a game-time decision due to left calf injury management, proved his fitness, showcasing his talent in a back-to-back. His performance adds another impressive milestone to his career: he’s now the sixth-highest scoring player under 26 in NBA history, with 12,205 points. He also holds the league record for most 3-pointers made by a player under 26, with an astounding 1,287.
The Lakers face the Clippers again on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET in a game not currently scheduled for national television.
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